parade

verb

paraded; parading
Synonyms of paradenext

transitive verb

1
: to cause to maneuver or march : marshal
2
3
: to exhibit ostentatiously

intransitive verb

1
: to march in or as if in a procession
2
3
a
b
: masquerade
… myths which parade as modern science …M. R. Cohen
parader noun
Choose the Right Synonym for parade

show, exhibit, display, expose, parade, flaunt mean to present so as to invite notice or attention.

show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

Examples of parade in a Sentence

The team and its fans paraded down the street. Protesters paraded in front of City Hall. The models paraded up and down the runway. She paraded around on the beach in her bikini. The victors paraded the prisoners through the streets.
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The game was a step too far for Arsenal, who had to make do with parading the Premier League trophy through London on their return from Budapest. Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 June 2026 The pets who were parading weren’t limited to dogs. Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026 Recently, Bailey has collaborated with hair architect Fesa Nu, parading a myriad of sculptural styles like spiraling braid extensions and spiky buns. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 And there are not enough Jewish marchers to parade hand-in-hand with the ghosts of their Palestinian cousins from the Gaza genocide. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for parade

Word History

Etymology

derivative of parade entry 1

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of parade was in 1686

Cite this Entry

“Parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parade. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

parade

1 of 2 noun
pa·​rade pə-ˈrād How to pronounce parade (audio)
1
: great show or display
2
: a formation of a body of troops before a superior officer
3
: a public procession
4
: a crowd of strolling people
the Easter parade

parade

2 of 2 verb
paraded; parading
1
a
: to cause to march
b
: to march in a parade
2
3
: show off sense 1
parade one's knowledge
parader noun

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